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W131 OSA

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,279 mi
Last recorded149,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 OSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,279 miles

slight blow at exhaust joins

oil leak

rear brake discs scored

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2018 149,277 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear brake discs scored

rear heatshield insecure

slight blow at exhaust joins

Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,922 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 115,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 115,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake lamp inop

nearside rear floor corroded and holed

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,942 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 107,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 98,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

rear number plate discoloured(borderline)

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,465 miles

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 75,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,666 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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W131 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W131 OSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W131 OSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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